| "High end" thin client runs Windows XP Embedded |
Apr. 17, 2008
 VXL Instruments has introduced a "high end" thin client that runs Windows XP Embedded. The TC 7321-XP operates fanlessly, uses a 1GHz Via C7 processor, supports up to 1900 x 1200 resolution, expands to 4GB of flash storage, and uses 11 Watts of power, says VXL.
(Click here for a larger view of Itona's TC 7321-XP)
The TC 7321-XP's client software includes Microsoft's RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) version 6.0, Citrix's ICA (Independent Computing Architecture) client version 10, "Unix connectivity" software, and terminal emulation software from Ericom. Thus, it can connect to Windows, Citrix, and Unix servers, as well as to legacy mainframes and minicomputers, according to the company.
Remote management, configuration, and complete image upgrades are possible via the included XLmanage software, VXL says. The device can be activated remotely via a wake-on-LAN feature, and can boot from its own flash memory, or over the network via PXE (preboot execution environment). Another included management feature is VNC server software, allowing the system to be controlled from a remote desktop when necessary.
The convection-cooled, 9 x 8.9 x 2 inch TC 7321-XP uses a 1GHz Via C7 processor, with 512MB of DDR2 DRAM, upgradable to 1GB, and 512MB of flash that's upgradable to 4GB. It has a gigabit Ethernet port, four USB 2.0 ports (two front, two rear), two serial ports, a parallel port, plus PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports.
Also equipped with VGA and DVI video outputs, the TC 7321-XP supports screen resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixels. Optional equipment includes USB-interfaced wireless LAN adapters and smart card readers.
Features and specifications listed by VXL for the TC 7321-XP include:- Processor -- 1GHz Via C7
- Memory -- 512MB of RAM, expandable to 1GB
Storage -- 512MB of flash, expandable to 4GB
- Display -- supports resolutions up to 1900 x 1200 pixels
- Networking -- gigabit Ethernet port, optional USB-based wireless adaptor
- Other I/O:
- 4 x USB 2.0 (2 front, 2 rear)
- 1 x VGA
- 1 x DVI
- 2 x serial
- 1 x parallel
- PS/2 keyboard and mouse
- Audio -- mic, line in, line out
- Dimensions -- 9 x 8.9 x 2 inches
- Weight -- 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg)
- Operating temperature range -- 0 to 40 deg. C
- Power requirements:
- 100-240VAC
- 11W average usage
VXL has also announced three other thin clients with near-identical hardware, but different OS (operating system) choices. The TC 7342-CE is as listed above, but with 256MB of RAM, 64MB of flash, maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200, and Windows CE 5.0 as the OS. The TC 7334-LI features 256MB of RAM, 128MB of flash, 1900 x 1200 resolution, and uses VXL's Gio Linux distribution instead of Windows CE. Finally, the TC 7335-LI also runs Linux, but bumps memory to 512MB of RAM and 512MB of flash.
Pricing for the devices was not listed, but all appear to be available now.
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